Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air out

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.33 in modern English

Syllables: air out
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.

verb

To discuss in the open; to address an issue or conflict that has long been avoided.

verb

To shoot up a location, particularly inside a building.

verb

To throw passes, especially long and high passes.

Slang

Example Sentences

"If you air out your sleeping bag after you use it, it will smell better the next time you get in."
"If you air it out after you use it, it will smell better the next time you get in."
"She's been nursing a grievance for a while now. It's time to air it out."

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

airs out (present, singular) airing out (participle, present) aired out (participle, past) aired out (past)

Phrases

air one's dirty laundry in public

Frequently Paired Words

airing air one's dirty laundry in public

Synonyms

vent ventilate air aerate

Questions

What does air out mean?: To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.

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